After the debacle of his last hire, Jeff Bzdelik, embattled Deacons athletic director Ron Wellman knows only too well that both his own legacy and the long-term future of his once-proud program depend entirely on new coach Danny Manning’s ability to win games. … Read More »

According to the Rivals.com site Deacons Illustrated, a plane was sent to Oklahoma on Wednesday to transport the former Kansas All-America to Winston-Salem for a meeting with university president Nathan Hatch.… Read More »

Although Memphis transfer Tarik Black isn’t close to being on Wiggins’ level as an impact player, the 6-foot-9 center would have been a major addition to a Blue Devils frontcourt that is thin in both experience and stature.… Read More »

Kansas coach Bill Self described Andrew Wiggins’ decision to play for the Jayhawks next season as a “pleasant surprise.” He wasn’t the only one to have that reaction Tuesday. Only for the folks at Kentucky, North Carolina and especially Florida State, the surprise was anything but pleasant.… Read More »